Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-13
legislative Proceedings.
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Memorials.
By Mr. HAYDEN of Sangervile-Petition OF
Ephraim Flint and l5s others Of Dover and
Foxcroft, in aid of Gettysburg memorials.
By Mr.. Waugh Of Levant-Petition of "
members Of Post ~. G. A. r in aid OF T.
tysburg memorials. Also, petition OF A ii
Waugh and others, asking for legislation
authorizing towns to raise money Tor oeifay-
ing memorial expenses
Bv Mr.. Alden of Winthrop-Petition of
Franklin Wood and 50 others. in favor of
legislation TO authorize towns to appropriate
money for paying the expenses OF Memorial
Day.
By Mr.. Hunter Of STANDARDIZATION Of
Hiram p. Durrell an. IL others of Strong. in
aid Of same. Also, petition of A. d. Russell
and A others of Weld in aid Of same.
By Mr. Wentworth of North B rwick -Pe-
tition of ID. S. Austin and Sc others, 10 aid
of same.
By Mr. Moore of Deeriug-Bill an act
making provision for monuments, and pur-
chasing land and improving the same on the
oattla field Of Gettysburg.
The following papers were presented and
referred to the Committee on Mercantile At
fair, and Insurance:
By Mr. Clover of decentralization Of
Edward G Iuld and others for charter for
the Maine Marriage Benefit Association.
Bv Mr.. Dow of Portland-Blll an act to
incor porste the Maine Mutual Accident As
ISOLATION.
By Mr. Noble Of Lewiston-Bill an act to
incorporate the Dirigo Mutual Accident As
ISOLATION.
The following papers were presented and
referred TO the COMMITTEE on Labor:
BY Mr.. Noble of Lewiston-Blll an act to
regulate the employment of children in man
uficluring and Other establishments.
By Mr.. Lyons of Vinalhaven-Bill an act
to establish a Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BY Mr. Wakefield of Bath-Bill an act for
The payment of weekly wages.
The following papers were presented and
referred to the Committee on State Lands
and State Road:
BY Mr.. Libbey of AUTOMATICALLY
ton for an appropriation to repair the State
Bridge in Msttawamknag.
BY Mr.. Dickey of Fort kent-Resolve in
favor of Henry H. Godd of Portage Lake.
Bv Mr.. Clark Of GENERALIZATION of +.
F. Grimes and - others, that the Land
Agent be authorized 10 convey to Annie
Maria Patterson, widow OF John p. Patter-
sou, late of New Sweden, deceased, lots
numbered 38 and 80 in New Sweden, Aroos-
took county, being same lots embraced in
resolve of legislature in favor of John p.
Patterson, approved March 4, 1885.
The following papers were presented and
referred to the Committee on Ways and
Bridges:
BY MIR Hunter of Strong-Petition of N.
Dummer and IL others for aid on roads in
Washington and Perkins plantation, Frank
lin county
by Mr.. Gagnon OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF Kew Charles Swesren ana DINERS Tor an
appropriation Tor the removal OF dangerous
ledge IN The town OF Frenchville.
Mr. Maniey oil Augusta presented OH an
act 10 incorporate the hennebec trust Co.
and II was referred 10 the committee on
Banks snd Banking.
Mr.. Wiswel of Ellsworth presented the
petition of Gtlen ii. Smith, ct ais, tor terry
across Sullivan river; and 1t was referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Farrar of Princeton presented the petit
ton of John +. Haley and 90 others Tor
division of the town of Eaton; and It was re-
terrsd to the Committee on Towns
Mr.. Head of Watervllle presented the Pc
ttion OF Daniel Llbbey and 10 Others In
regard to the protection OF sheep from dogs,
in the interests of sheep husbandry and 1t
referred to the Committee on Agricul-
ture.
Mr.. Barker of Bangor presented the re-
monstrance of William IL. Scott against the
right of John Scott TO hold his seat as a
member of this House of representatives;
referred to the Committee of Elections.
MIR Jordan of Lisbon presented bill an act
to change the name of Seth Patten Potter;
referred TO the Committee on Change OF
Names.
Mr. Wiswell of Ellsworth presented bill an
act TO fix the salary of Judge and Register of
Probate for Hancock County,; referred to the
Hancock county delegation.
Mr. Power. of Honlton presented bill an
act To amend an act to INCORPORATE the Ponds
Sheer Boom COMPANY: tabled and ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. Wakefield of Bath:
M. SDeaL,s-I desire to offer a few resolu-
ton. of public interest in opposition to pend
inc leoislat,on in the National Congress
which strikes blow at one of the principal
interest, of our State.-resolutions of suffi.
cien, imnortsnce. in nv Judgment. TO have
the rnIes .usnppded in order tina, they NAV
receive the immediate consideration of this
body. believe that ali the members of this
House will cordially endorse them.
| therefore move that the rules be suspend.
Cd and the resolutions be acted upon without
reference.
The motion wa. carried. and the Speaker
seded TO read the resolutions. which
are a. follows:
Whsre.s The bill now pending before
Congress providing for the admission of
forslcn.built ,hips 10 American register il
inimicsl to one of the leading industries of